Ex-club official convicted but Hillsborough disaster police chief faces retrial

Former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell was found guilty of failing to discharge his duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2019 - 13:56

A former club official has been convicted over the Hillsborough disaster but match commander David Duckenfield is facing a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell arriving at Preston Crown Court (Peter Byrne/PA)

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